A student at Blair Middle School in Norfolk has been charged for bringing a firearm to school on Thursday.
According to Norfolk Police, around 2:20 p.m. school staff detained a student after it was reported that the student had a firearm. The student was searched, and a handgun was found in his waistband.
As a result, a 12-year-old male, whose name has not been released, has been charged with possession of a firearm by juvenile and possession of a firearm on school property.
The juvenile is currently being held in the Norfolk Detention Center.
No injuries were reported during this incident.